TORTELLINI BOLOGNESE (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)

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Classic ingredients and savory fresh herbs combine to create this hearty Bolognese, featuring a slowly simmered red sauce. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese over cheese tortellini.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
12 ounces Italian sausage, skinned
2 cups red wine
36 ounces crushed tomatoes, chopped (ground)
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
salt
pepper
4 lbs tortellini
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • HEAT oil in a large pan. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add meat and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • DEGLAZE pan with wine; let reduce. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and stir. Simmer for about 1 hour.
  • TOSS hot, drained pasta in sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1137.4, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 158.1, Sodium 2139.9, Carbohydrate 124.3, Fiber 8, Sugar 5, Protein 52.1

Suheb Malek
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tortellini bolognese turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the sauce.


Alex Robe
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I ended up adding some extra spices to the sauce to give it more flavor.


Allie Byers
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I'm always looking for new tortellini bolognese recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly.


Hammad Naseem
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sauce was so flavorful and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Dalga Husa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the olives and the Parmesan cheese.


Ashley Solomon
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I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly.


Aber Abdow
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again.


Emmanuel Niyomwungeri
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my usual spaghetti and meatballs recipe.


hillary keyshow
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tortellini bolognese turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the sauce.


Zahra Mushtaq
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was too thin and the tortellini was overcooked.


RS Rana
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I ended up adding some extra spices to the sauce to give it more flavor.


Zain hasnat
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I've tried many tortellini bolognese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful and the tortellini is always cooked perfectly.


Abeka Micheal
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly.


Ajoy King
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sauce was so flavorful and the tortellini was cooked perfectly.


Joshua Rusan
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I'm not usually a fan of tortellini, but this recipe changed my mind. The pasta was tender and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the olives.


katina hale
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This tortellini bolognese recipe is a hit! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the tortellini is cooked perfectly. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.